Earlier this summer, people from around the world tuned in as thousands of athletes (including 26 Calgary athletes) competed at the Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Now, it’s time for the Tokyo Summer Paralympics, which run from August 24 to September 5, 2021. Team Canada is sending 128 athletes (including guides) to compete this year, which includes nearly two dozen athletes with Alberta connections. There are 22 sports played at the Paralympic Games, and you can see the full competition schedule here.
Here’s a look at the athletes with an Alberta connection that you may see at this year’s Paralympic Games.
Brieann Baldock
When to watch: Goalball events run from August 25 to September 3, 2021.
Morgan Bird
When to watch: Swimming events run from August 25 to September 3, 2021.
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Jennifer Brown
When to watch: Athletics events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
Tammy Cunnington
When to watch: Swimming events run from August 25 to September 3, 2021.
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Stefan Daniel
When to watch: Triathlon events run from August 28 to 29, 2021.
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Angelena Dolezar
When to watch: Sitting volleyball events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
Jeremy Hall
When to watch: Rowing events run from August 27 to 29, 2021.
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Chad Jassman
When to watch: Wheelchair basketball events run from August 25 to September 5, 2021.
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Zak Madell
When to watch: Wheelchair rugby events run from August 25 to August 29, 2021.
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Meghan Mahon
When to watch: Goalball events run from August 25 to September 3, 2021.
Sarah Mickey
When to watch: Athletics events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
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Thomas Normandeau
When to watch: Athletics events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
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Kate O’Brien
When to watch: Cycling events (track) run from August 25 to 28, 2021.
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Jennifer Oakes
When to watch: Sitting volleyball events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
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Heidi Peters
When to watch: Sitting volleyball events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
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Amber Skyrpan
When to watch: Sitting volleyball events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
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Payden Vair
When to watch: Sitting volleyball events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
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Ross Wilson
When to watch: Cycling events (track) run from August 25 to 28, 2021.
Jolan Wong
When to watch: Sitting volleyball events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
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Katelyn Wright
When to watch: Sitting volleyball events run from August 27 to September 5, 2021.
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Arinn Young
When to watch: Wheelchair basketball events run from August 25 to September 5, 2021.
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